HOUSTON, TEXAS – AUGUST 18: Josh Hader #71 of the Houston Astros reacts to the win over Chicago White Sox at Minute Maid Park on August 18, 2024 in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Maria Lysaker/Getty Images)
The first week of the 2025 season has passed. Numerous players are off to a hot start. Below is a breakdown of the top ten relief pitchers heading into week 2.
1. Kirby Yates, Los Angeles Dodgers
Mar 28, 2025; Los Angeles, California, USA; Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Kirby Yates (38) pitches during the sixth inning against the Detroit Tigers at Dodger Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images
In three innings pitched, Yates has seven strikeouts and one hold.
2. Kenley Jansen, Los Angeles Angels
Mar 29, 2025; Chicago, Illinois, USA; Los Angeles Angels pitcher Kenley Jansen (74) after the game against the Chicago White Sox at Guaranteed Rate Field. Mandatory Credit: Matt Marton-Imagn Images
Jansen has two saves in two appearances.
3. Andres Munoz, Seattle Mariners
Sep 22, 2024; Arlington, Texas, USA; Seattle Mariners relief pitcher Andres Munoz (75) pitches against the Texas Rangers during the ninth inning at Globe Life Field. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-Imagn Images
Munoz has two saves and three strikeouts.
4. Robert Suarez, San Diego Padres
Mar 27, 2025; San Diego, California, USA; San Diego Padres relief pitcher Robert Suarez (75) reacts after pitching during the ninth inning against the Atlanta Braves at Petco Park. Mandatory Credit: Denis Poroy-Imagn Images
Suarez has two saves and three strikeouts in two appearances.
5. Josh Hader, Houston Astros
Mar 29, 2025; Houston, Texas, USA; Houston Astros relief pitcher Josh Hader (71) delivers a pitch during the ninth inning against the New York Mets at Daikin Park. Mandatory Credit: Troy Taormina-Imagn Images
Hader has two saves in two appearances.
6. Luke Jackson, Texas Rangers
Mar 30, 2025; Arlington, Texas, USA; Texas Rangers relief pitcher Luke Jackson (77) throws during the ninth inning against the Boston Red Sox at Globe Life Field. Mandatory Credit: Kevin Jairaj-Imagn Images
Jackson finished week one with two saves in 2.1 innings.
7. Blake Treinen, Los Angeles Dodgers
Mar 29, 2025; Los Angeles, California, USA; Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Blake Treinen (49) reacts after defeating the Detroit Tigers at Dodger Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jonathan Hui-Imagn Images
Treinen has one save, one hold, and six strikeouts in three innings.
8. Chris Martin, Texas Rangers
ARLINGTON, TX – SEPTEMBER 03: Connor Chris Martin #31 of the Texas Rangerspitches against the Los Angeles Angels at Globe Life Park in Arlington on September 3, 2018 in Arlington, Texas. (Photo by Richard Rodriguez/Getty Images)
Martin has one save, one hold, and six strikeouts in 3.1 innings.
9. Alex Vesia, Los Angeles Dodgers
Mar 27, 2025; Los Angeles, California, USA; Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Alex Vesia (51) throws a pitch against the Detroit Tigers during the seventh inning at Dodger Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jayne Kamin-Oncea-Imagn Images
Vesia has one save and one hold in three appearances.
10. Jeff Hoffman, Toronto Blue Jays
Mar 30, 2025; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; Toronto Blue Jays pitcher Jeff Hoffman (23) throws a pitch during the ninth inning against the Baltimore Orioles at Rogers Centre. Mandatory Credit: John E. Sokolowski-Imagn Images
Hoffman has one save and three strikeouts in two innings.
